Conservation Education Assistant

2 weeks ago

Chester, United Kingdom Chester Zoo Full time

**Temporary fixed-term contract until 22 July 2025, 35 hour term-time only
An exciting, term-time only delivery role in a work setting like no other.

**The Role**

This is a key role working as part of our award winning Conservation Education and Engagement team, delivering our on site, outreach and virtual programme of workshops for schools, colleges and universities; assisting with the development of activities, workshops and high quality learning resources to support our programme.

As a Conservation Education Assistant you will:

- Work alongside our Conservation Education Officers to deliver Chester Zoo’s programme of activities for schools, colleges and universities
- Deliver workshops in-zoo, virtually and as outreach
- Work with colleagues to maximise conservation impact, achieve learning goals and improve visitor/audience experience by contributing to research
- Manage resources
- Support and work with volunteers
- Support administrative tasks

**The Package**
- Temporary fixed-term contract until 22 July 2025, on a term-time only basis (based on Cheshire West and Chester term dates)
- Working hours 35 hours per week (term time only), 9am-5pm with a 60 minute (unpaid) lunch break
- Salary £21,752.97 per annum based on 35 hours per week (this will be pro rata’d to term-time only hours for the period of employment)
- 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
- Cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%

**Our Requirements
- A good knowledge and an ongoing interest of zoo-based conservation and the natural world.
- Outstanding communication skills, in particular verbal and written communication.
- Experience of delivering engaging workshops to a variety of audiences including school aged children.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and time management skills.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
- A full driving licence valid in the UK is essential.

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

- Experience of delivering engaging workshops to groups with additional learning needs.
- A sound and up to date knowledge of the National Curriculum and safeguarding legislation and policies.

**More About Us**

We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 20,000 incredible animals. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.

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